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Austin Harvey

A staff writer for All That's Interesting, Austin Harvey has also had work published with Discover Magazine, Giddy, and Lucid covering topics on mental health, sexual health, history, and sociology. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Point Park University.

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The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

A Fine Dining Restaurant For Dogs Just Opened In San Francisco — Featuring A $75 Tasting Menu

A Fine Dining Restaurant For Dogs Just Opened In San Francisco — Featuring A $75 Tasting Menu

Dogue, which opened in San Francisco's Mission District, features food items like hand-cut filet mignon tartare and poached quail eggs.

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

Meet Fenrir, The Michigan Feline Just Crowned The World’s Tallest Domestic Cat

Meet Fenrir, The Michigan Feline Just Crowned The World’s Tallest Domestic Cat

This enormous Savannah cat measures 18.83 inches tall to its shoulder — and is often mistaken for a puma.

Couple Dyes Waterfall Blue For Gender Reveal Party — And Contaminates A Drought-Stricken Town’s Water Supply

Couple Dyes Waterfall Blue For Gender Reveal Party — And Contaminates A Drought-Stricken Town’s Water Supply

Cachoeira Queima-Pé in Brazil supplies fresh water to the nearby city of Tangará da Serra, which has faced severe droughts for the past few years.

Inside The 9 Most Brazen Police Scandals In American History — And The Crooked Cops Behind Them

Inside The 9 Most Brazen Police Scandals In American History — And The Crooked Cops Behind Them

From police officers becoming drug kingpins to one who secretly operated as a prolific serial killer, these are the most corrupt cops in American history.

Sheriff’s Deputies In California Reportedly Kill An Unarmed 15-Year-Old Girl Fleeing From Her Kidnapper

Sheriff’s Deputies In California Reportedly Kill An Unarmed 15-Year-Old Girl Fleeing From Her Kidnapper

Anthony Graziano allegedly killed his wife and kidnapped his 15-year-old daughter, Savannah. Eventually, this led him to a shootout with police in which both he and his daughter were killed.

$1.5 Million Floating Home Prototype Sinks Into The Water Just As It’s Unveiled

$1.5 Million Floating Home Prototype Sinks Into The Water Just As It’s Unveiled

The SeaPod, built by Panama-based technology company Ocean Builders, is meant to be a self-sustaining, eco-restorative home that floats above the waves.

Artificial Islands Around The British Isles May Have Once Been The Sites Of Ancient Parties

Artificial Islands Around The British Isles May Have Once Been The Sites Of Ancient Parties

A new study suggests that ancient elites threw lavish parties on the crannogs surrounding Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man to display their wealth and power.